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Parenting Plan Part A and Part B Form

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Parenting Plan

Exhibit

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF , MISSOURI

(County where court is located. City of Saint Louis is considered a county.)

Petitioner

-and-

Respondent

Case Number

Division Number

Part A - Custody of the Children

1. Plan Author(s) (Check all applicable boxes)

Both parents wrote this Parenting Plan.

Petitioner / Respondent wrote this Parenting Plan. (Check Petitioner or Respondent if you choose this option)

The court wrote this Parenting Plan.

The Guardian ad Litem wrote this Parenting Plan.

Other

2. Names and Ages of Children

Enter the total number of children to whom this Parenting Plan applies: .

The names and ages of the children (hereinafter referred to simply as “the children”) are as follows:

3. Duration of Plan

The terms and conditions set forth in this Parenting Plan shall remain in full force and effect until the children are emancipated or until this plan is modified by a court of competent jurisdiction.

4. Types of Decisions

The three types of decisions that parents must make concerning their children are major decisions, daily or everyday decisions, and emergency decisions.

5. Access to Medical, Dental and Educational Records of the Children

Unless otherwise provided in this Parenting Plan, both parents are entitled to access records and information pertaining to the children, including, but not limited to, full and complete medical, dental, and educational records subject to Part A, Paragraph 21.

6. Legal Custody (Check one of the three boxes)

Joint Legal Custody

Sole Legal Custody Petitioner Respondent

Third Party - Sole Legal Custody to Third Party

7. Communication between Parents (Check each box that is appropriate in your case)

In person

Home telephone

Work telephone

Mobile telephone

Letter via U.S. Postal Service

E-mail

Using the following third person:

8. Issues not to be Discussed in the Presence of the Children

The parents shall not make negative, derogatory or degrading statements about the other parent in front of the children.

9. Dispute Resolution Procedure

10. Physical Custody (Check one of the four boxes)

Joint Physical Custody Petitioner Respondent

Sole Physical Custody with Visitation to the Other Parent Petitioner Respondent

Sole Physical Custody and Supervised Visitation to the Other Parent Petitioner Respondent

Visitation will be supervised by

11. Residential Schedules

12. Holidays

Holiday Exchange Schedule

13. Vacation Schedule (Check one of the two boxes)

No specific weeks will be set aside for our vacations.

Each parent may designate week(s) each year...

14. Location of Exchanges (Check one of the four boxes)

All exchanges shall occur at the children’s school or child care provider.

All exchanges shall occur at Petitioner’s Respondent’s residence.

The parent receiving custody of the children shall pick up the children at the other parent’s residence.

15. Transportation

Each parent will pay the expenses associated with his or her own transportation to and from the exchange location unless otherwise indicated in this Parenting Plan.

16. Notification of Change from Residential Schedule

In the event either parent cannot exercise the scheduled time with the children, he or she should tell the other parent as soon as possible...

17. Telephone Contact with Children (Check one of the two boxes)

Neither parent may contact the children at the other parent’s residence earlier than a.m. or later than p.m.

There are no restrictions on the time to contact the children.

18. Children’s Activities

The parent who has the children at the time of the activity is responsible for getting the children to their school or extracurricular activities.

19. Relocation

20. Domestic Violence (Check one of the three boxes)

There has been no pattern of domestic violence between the parents.

There has been a pattern of domestic violence between the parents, with Petitioner Respondent committing violent acts...

There has been a pattern of domestic violence between the parents, with both parents committing violent acts...

21. Educational Records and Domestic Violence (Check one of the three boxes)

There has been no domestic violence by either parent.

Educational records shall not include address information. Petitioner Respondent

Educational records may include address information. Petitioner Respondent

(Petitioner - Sign above)

(Attorney for Petitioner - Sign above)

(Respondent - Sign above)

(Attorney for Respondent - Sign above)

(Guardian ad Litem - Sign above)

(Petitioner - Print your name above)

(Attorney for Petitioner - Print your name above)

(Respondent - Print your name above)

(Attorney for Respondent - Print your name above)

(Guardian ad Litem - Print your name above)

(If heard by a Family Court Judge)

(If heard by a Family Court Commissioner)

Findings and Recommendations of Commissioner:

All orders and these findings and recommendations of the Commissioner are confirmed and adopted as the judgment of the court.


Part B - Support of the Children

1. Plan Author(s) (Check all applicable boxes)

Both parents wrote this Parenting Plan.

Petitioner / Respondent wrote this Parenting Plan.

The court wrote this Parenting Plan.

The Guardian ad Litem wrote this Parenting Plan.

Other

2. Names and Ages of Children

Enter the total number of children to whom this Parenting Plan applies: .

3. Parent to Pay Child Support (Check one of the two boxes)

Petitioner Respondent will pay regular monthly child support to Petitioner Petitioner Respondent.

No regular monthly child support will be paid by either parent. Petitioner Respondent will be referred to as parent paying support.

4. Parent Responsible for Medical Insurance (Check one of the three boxes)

Neither parent is required to maintain medical insurance for the benefit of the children.

Petitioner / Respondent shall maintain and pay the cost of medical insurance for the benefit of the children.

5. Parent Responsible for Dental Insurance (Check one of the three boxes)

Neither parent is required to maintain dental insurance for the benefit of the children.

Petitioner / Respondent shall maintain and pay the cost of dental insurance for the benefit of the children.

6. Medical and Dental Insurance for the Children

The total cost of medical and/or dental insurance paid by Petitioner for the minor children is $ per month.

The total cost of medical and/or dental insurance paid by Respondent for the minor children is $ per month.

7. Medical, Dental, Vision, or Psychological Expenses not Covered by Insurance

8. Payment of Uninsured Extraordinary Medical Costs

9. Work-Related Child Care Costs

The work-related child care expenses of the parent receiving support are $ per month.

The work-related child care expenses of the parent paying support are $ per month.

10. Child Care Expenses Unrelated to Employment

Incidental child care costs not related to employment are to be paid by the parent with physical custody at the time the child care costs are incurred.

11. Educational Expenses for College or Post-Secondary Education

12. Extraordinary Child-Rearing Costs

13. Payment of Extraordinary Child-Rearing Costs of the Children

14. Presumed Monthly Amount of Child Support

Six or More Children: $

Five Children: $

Four Children: $

Three Children: $

Two Children: $

One Child: $

15. Should the court order the presumed monthly amount of child support?

Yes. The court-ordered child support is the same as the presumed children support amount.

No. The court-ordered child support is different than the presumed children support amount.

16. Court-Ordered Child Support (Check all applicable boxes)

Six or More Children - $ per month

Five Children - $ per month

Four Children - $ per month

Three Children - $ per month

Two Children - $ per month

One Child - $ per month

17. Starting Date for Child Support

The first child support payment is due on the date of the entry of the judgment.

The first child support payment is due on

18. Income Tax Dependents

19. Method of Payment of Child Support

Child support shall be paid through income withholding.

Child support shall be paid directly to the Family Support Payment Center.

Child support shall be paid directly to the parent receiving support.

20. Additional Provisions Pertaining to Support of the Children

(Petitioner - Sign above)

(Attorney for Petitioner - Sign above)

(Respondent - Sign above)

(Attorney for Respondent - Sign above)

(Guardian ad Litem - Sign above)

(Petitioner - Print your name above)

(Attorney for Petitioner - Print your name above)

(Respondent - Print your name above)

(Attorney for Respondent - Print your name above)

(Guardian ad Litem - Print your name above)

(If heard by a Family Court Judge)

(If heard by a Family Court Commissioner)

Findings and Recommendations of Commissioner:

All orders and these findings and recommendations of the Commissioner are confirmed and adopted as the judgment of the court.

Child Support Calculations / Form 14 and Tables

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What the Parenting Plan Part A and Part B Form is

The Parenting Plan Part A and Part B Form documents how parents will share custody and parenting time for one or more children after separation or divorce. Part A typically records identifying information, legal custodial designations, and decision-making responsibilities; Part B sets out a detailed schedule for parenting time, holidays, travel, communication, and dispute-resolution processes. The form is used as a roadmap for parents and as an attachment to court filings or signed agreements in family law matters. Precise, consistent language helps reduce future conflicts and supports enforceability in court.

Why a clear Parenting Plan Part A and Part B matters

A complete Parenting Plan reduces uncertainty by defining custody, visitation, and decision-making responsibilities in writing. Courts rely on explicit schedules and contact rules to resolve disputes and to assess compliance with court orders.

Why a clear Parenting Plan Part A and Part B matters

Who completes and relies on this form

The Parenting Plan is prepared by parents, mediators, and family law counsel when creating or modifying custody arrangements.

  • Parents and guardians who need a written custody and parenting-time agreement.
  • Family law attorneys and mediators preparing court-ready plans and exhibits.
  • Family court clerks and judges who review and adopt plans as orders.

A clear, signed plan supports enforcement, reduces misunderstandings, and provides a record for future court or administrative processes.

Essential parts of a professional Parenting Plan Part A and Part B

A robust Parenting Plan includes distinct sections for identification, custody type, parenting time schedule, decision-making authority, communications, and procedures for change. Each element should be specific, measurable, and designed to be enforceable by a court.

Identification

Names and contact details for both parents and children, dates of birth, and the case or docket number if already filed with the court.

Custody Designation

Clear statement of legal custody (joint or sole) and physical custody arrangements, including any limits on parental rights or supervised visitation.

Parenting Time Schedule

Regular weekday and weekend schedules, holiday allocation, summer vacation blocks, and pick-up/drop-off logistics with exact times and locations.

Decision-Making

Allocation of major decisions (education, healthcare, religion) and process for resolving disagreements, including timelines for notice and mediation.

Communication Rules

Permitted communication methods between parents and children, expectations for response times, and rules for electronic contact and social media.

Modification & Disputes

Procedures for requesting changes, emergency variations, jurisdiction for filings, and whether mediation or arbitration is required before court.

Step-by-step: completing Parenting Plan Part A and Part B

Follow a consistent sequence to minimize errors and produce a court-ready document.

  • 01
    Gather Records: Collect IDs, birth certificates, and court case numbers before you begin.
  • 02
    Complete Part A: Enter identifying and custody designation details accurately.
  • 03
    Draft Part B: Create a specific parenting time and holiday schedule using exact dates and times.
  • 04
    Review and Sign: Have both parties review, sign, and date; obtain notarization if required.

How the form moves from draft to enforceable document

A Parenting Plan typically follows a drafting, review, signature, and court-filing workflow. Each stage adds legal weight.

  • Draft: Create the plan with precise language and attachments.
  • Review: Counsel or mediator reviews for clarity and enforceability.
  • Sign: Parties sign; notarize if the jurisdiction requires it.
  • File: File with the family court or attach to final divorce decree.

Digital workflow settings for online completion and routing

Set up consistent document fields, signer order, and authentication before sending for signatures.

Field Configuration
Signature Method Electronic signature with audit trail; choose stronger auth if required
Signer Order Set party signing sequence to prevent missing signatures
Authentication Email link or SMS code; consider ID verification for added assurance
Storage Format Save final PDF/A with embedded audit trail and timestamp

Technical considerations for digital completion and eSubmission

Use platforms that support PDF, DOCX import/export, secure storage, and basic signer authentication.

  • File Formats: PDF, DOCX and other common formats supported
  • Integrations: Connectors exist for Salesforce, Microsoft 365, NetSuite
  • Authentication: Email/SMS codes; advanced options available for higher assurance

Match platform capabilities to your jurisdictional authentication and storage requirements to ensure the signed plan is admissible.

Security and compliance controls to protect Parenting Plans

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit; AES-256 at rest
Audit Trail: Timestamped signing records and IP logs
Access Controls: Role-based permissions and session timeouts
HIPAA Support: BAA available where health information is included
Standards: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications
Retention: Secure archival with export and legal hold options

Common preparation pitfalls to avoid

  • Using vague timing (for example, 'weekend visits') instead of exact start and end times leads to disputes and inconsistent enforcement.
  • Failing to include clear holiday rules and rotation creates recurring conflicts and often requires court clarification later on.
  • Mismatched names or dates between the plan and other court documents can delay filing or require amended documents post-filing.
  • Not addressing travel, relocation, or school enrollment leaves parties without a neutral process for large decisions and increases litigation risk.

Consequences of an incomplete or incorrect plan

Court Rejection: May be refused as an order exhibit
Enforcement Risk: Vague terms limit enforceability
Delay: Amendments require additional hearings
Financial Cost: Attorney fees increase with disputes
Child Impact: Unclear plans cause stress for children
Perjury Exposure: False statements can lead to sanctions

Typical timing and filing expectations

Observe local court rules for filing, service, and responses; timelines vary by county and case type.

Prepare Early:

Draft the plan before mediation or settlement conferences

Service Deadlines:

Serve the opposing party per local rules before hearings

Filing With Court:

Attach plan to decree or submit as proposed order

Modification Window:

Follow state rules for modification petitions and notice periods

Record Retention:

Keep signed copies and related evidence according to retention rules

Practical examples: two common Parenting Plan scenarios

These condensed examples illustrate how Part A and Part B elements appear in real agreements.

Shared-Custody Example

A divorced couple lists both parents as joint legal custodians, splits weekdays and weekends with exact times

  • Holiday rotation alternates odd/even years
  • The plan includes a mediation-first clause and specifies school district and emergency contact protocols to reduce court intervention.

Primary-Residential Example

One parent is primary residential custodian and the other has structured weekend and summer visits

  • Major decisions require joint consent with a 14-day notice period
  • The plan details exchange locations, transportation responsibilities, and a process for temporary emergency modifications.

Practical tips for accurate and efficient completion

Adopt clear drafting habits to avoid ambiguity and future disputes.

Use Precise Language
Avoid phrases like 'reasonable time' or 'as needed.' Specify dates, times, contact windows, and exact locations so enforcement is straightforward and less likely to be contested.
Coordinate Documents
Ensure names, dates, and docket numbers match other court filings and parenting education certificates to prevent ministerial rejections or amendment motions.
Plan for Emergencies
Include an emergency temporary modification process and criteria so parties have a rapid, agreed path for health or safety incidents without immediate court intervention.
Record Consents
When decisions are delegated, document the limits, notice periods, and documentation required to validate choices to reduce ambiguity and encourage compliance.

Comparing common eSignature options for Parenting Plan execution

Platform selection affects authentication, audit trails, and cost; signNow appears first for direct feature and pricing comparison.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial Yes, 7-day free trial Varies Varies Varies Varies
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies Varies Varies

Frequently asked questions about Parenting Plan Part A and Part B

Answers to common questions about signing, filing, and enforcing Parenting Plans in the United States.


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